Space Visitors Answer Key

Students explore key differences and similarities between asteroids, comets, and meteors through an engaging nonfiction reading passage. The text defines each type of space object, describes its composition and behavior, and explains what happens when meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere. After reading, learners answer comprehension questions that assess recall, understanding, and comparison skills. This worksheet builds scientific literacy and reinforces informational text analysis.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Earth and Space Science: Solar System Objects

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Concepts

English Language Arts – Vocabulary in Context: Scientific Terminology

This worksheet is part of our Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors collection.